http://bigpondnews.com/mrssglobalfeed/320/240 Latest News en Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:52:15 GMT http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gun_laws_wont_end_drive-bys_-_Scipione_717999.html NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione has welcomed tough new gun laws. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:07:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gun_laws_wont_end_drive-bys_-_Scipione_717999.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Drowned_man_assaulted_then_pushed-court_717991.html Police allege a young man who drowned during a pub brawl was assaulted then pushed into Darling Harbour. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:06:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Drowned_man_assaulted_then_pushed-court_717991.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Suspected_Bali_bomber_goes_on_trial_717990.html Umar Patek has gone on trial in Indonesia on multiple charges including ones covering the 2002 Bali bombing. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:05:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Suspected_Bali_bomber_goes_on_trial_717990.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Students_released_after_NZ_flu_scare_717982.html Students from Japan who were quarantined at Auckland Airport have been released. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:26:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Students_released_after_NZ_flu_scare_717982.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Arab_League_wants_UN_peacekeepers_Syria_717828.html The Arab League is working to create a joint UN peacekeeping force for Syria to end the 11-month crisis. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:25:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Arab_League_wants_UN_peacekeepers_Syria_717828.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/NSW_man_found_dead_at_Japan_ski_resort_717974.html The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of a 45-year-old NSW man at a Japanese ski resort. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:57:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/NSW_man_found_dead_at_Japan_ski_resort_717974.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/No_plans_to_send_jobs_offshore-Qantas_717967.html Qantas has rejected suggestions it plans to send jobs offshore. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:34:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/No_plans_to_send_jobs_offshore-Qantas_717967.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/10m_pledge_to_flood-proof_towns_717942.html The Qld gov't is promising $10 million to strengthen the defences of towns affected by last week's flooding. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/10m_pledge_to_flood-proof_towns_717942.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_PM_appeals_for_calm_amid_riots_717915.html Greece's prime minister has appealed for calm amid widespread rioting and looting in Athens. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:42:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_PM_appeals_for_calm_amid_riots_717915.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Cause_of_Houstons_death_will_take_weeks_717909.html Whitney Houston was found in a hotel bathtub but it will take weeks to determine precisely how she died. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:37:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Cause_of_Houstons_death_will_take_weeks_717909.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greens_call_for_finance_jobs_summit_717890.html The Australian Greens have called on Treasurer Wayne Swan to hold a finance-sector jobs summit. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:31:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greens_call_for_finance_jobs_summit_717890.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Strike_action_possible_after_job_cuts_717881.html The Finance Sector Union is considering industrial action in reaction to ANZ's plans to axe jobs in 2012. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:03:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Strike_action_possible_after_job_cuts_717881.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Rudd_sees_indigenous_light_on_the_hill_717880.html Kevin Rudd says Australia could be a 'new light on the hill' for the rest of the world on reconciliation. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:00:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Rudd_sees_indigenous_light_on_the_hill_717880.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/ANZ_to_slash_1000_jobs_in_2012_717878.html ANZ Banking Group has confirmed plans to shed another 1,000 jobs from its Australian operations. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:58:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/ANZ_to_slash_1000_jobs_in_2012_717878.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/TWU_challenges_strike_compo_to_Qantas_717877.html The Transport Workers Union has appealed against compensation payments to Qantas over strikes. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:56:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/TWU_challenges_strike_compo_to_Qantas_717877.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/MP_sick_of_Rudd_the_happy_Vegemite_717874.html A Labor backbencher has publicly criticised Kevin Rudd over his high profile. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:39:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/MP_sick_of_Rudd_the_happy_Vegemite_717874.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/ANZ_poised_to_axe_more_jobs_717863.html ANZ banking executives met with union officials warning them another round of job cuts is about to begin. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:00:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/ANZ_poised_to_axe_more_jobs_717863.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Man_pleads_not_guilty_over_Syd_drowning_717826.html A security guard pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of a 19-year-old who drowned in Darling Harbour. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:41:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Man_pleads_not_guilty_over_Syd_drowning_717826.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717813.html Two gay marriage private member's bills will be introduced to federal parliament. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:34:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717813.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Police_hold_up_Houston_autopsy_results_717818.html The coroner will not release information on Whitney Houston's autopsy at the request of police detectives. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:30:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Police_hold_up_Houston_autopsy_results_717818.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Sack_petrol_commissioner_says_Xenophon_717817.html Independent senator Nick Xenophon says Australia's petrol commissioner should be sacked. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:24:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Sack_petrol_commissioner_says_Xenophon_717817.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Swan_calls_for_home_loan_competition_717816.html Treasurer Wayne Swan believes major banks should be working for both their shareholders and their customers. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:23:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Swan_calls_for_home_loan_competition_717816.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_over_Qantas_comment_717815.html Pilots say Qantas CEO Alan Joyce comments about grounding the airline last year are 'bizarre and worrying'. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:23:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_over_Qantas_comment_717815.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717814.html Tough new laws will give police the power they need to tackle gun crime, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:22:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717814.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greens_move_to_kill_off_health_surcharge_717781.html The Australian Greens are keen to kill off government plans to hike the Medicare surcharge. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:41:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greens_move_to_kill_off_health_surcharge_717781.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Mixed_messages_on_rates_says_Hockey_717780.html The federal opposition has accused Wayne Swan of sending mixed messages to borrowers on interest rate. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:41:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Mixed_messages_on_rates_says_Hockey_717780.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717775.html Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from an LA hospital after hearing of her mother's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:20:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717775.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_debt_bill_approved_despite_riots_717776.html Greece has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:12:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_debt_bill_approved_despite_riots_717776.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717755.html Jennifer Hudson will deliver a musical tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:29:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717755.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717743.html Paramedics say they have taken Whitney Houston's daughter to a LA hospital for unspecified medical reasons. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:10:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717743.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Commonwealth_to_send_mission_to_Maldives_717718.html The Commonwealth will send a mission to the Maldives to look into the ousting of president Mohamed Nasheed. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:18:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Commonwealth_to_send_mission_to_Maldives_717718.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Blizzard_cuts_power_in_Balkans_717717.html Freezing temperatures have left thousands of people without power in the Balkans as the death toll rises. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:00:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Blizzard_cuts_power_in_Balkans_717717.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Sydney_brawl_717703.html Three men will face court after a 19-year-old man drowned in Sydney's Darling Harbour during a brawl. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:35:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Sydney_brawl_717703.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Bank_jobs_at_risk_717702.html There are reports the ANZ will unveil plans to slash a number of jobs to reduce growing costs at the bank. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:32:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Bank_jobs_at_risk_717702.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Grammys_to_feature_Houston_tribute_717685.html Today's Grammy awards in LA will take place under the shadow of pop legend Whitney Houston's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:56:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Grammys_to_feature_Houston_tribute_717685.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Militants_behead_three_spies_in_Yemen_717683.html A militant group with al-Qaeda links has beheaded three people in Yemen for spying for the US. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:42:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Militants_behead_three_spies_in_Yemen_717683.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Iraq_opens_new_oil_export_terminal_717682.html Iraq has opened a new offshore oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf to ease infrastructure constraints. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:41:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Iraq_opens_new_oil_export_terminal_717682.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/L-plater_charged_following_teens_death_717679.html A 17-year-old L-plate driver will appear in children's, after hitting a teen fatally in Sydney's southwest. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/L-plater_charged_following_teens_death_717679.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Wild_weather_expected_to_continue_717678.html More wild weather is predicted for Sydney with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of isolated thunder-storms. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Wild_weather_expected_to_continue_717678.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Another_tough_flood_day_for_northern_NSW_717677.html The people of Walgett in northern NSW could face another tough day of flooding. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Another_tough_flood_day_for_northern_NSW_717677.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Poll_blow_to_PMs_economic_management_717676.html The latest Newspoll shows voters think Tony Abbott would be better at guiding the economy than Julia Gillard Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Poll_blow_to_PMs_economic_management_717676.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Police_seek_drug_chemical_import_changes_717675.html Police say a loophole in federal laws is allowing chemicals used by drug gangs to make amphetamines. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:21:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Police_seek_drug_chemical_import_changes_717675.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/President_expresses_cruise_ship_regret_717667.html Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has attended a memorial for victims of the Costa Concordia shipwreck. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:46:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/President_expresses_cruise_ship_regret_717667.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gaddafis_son_on_house_arrest_in_Niger_717666.html Niger has put Al-Saadi Gaddafi, the son of slain Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, under house arrest. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:29:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Gaddafis_son_on_house_arrest_in_Niger_717666.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Arab_League_considers_new_Syria_measures_717665.html Foreign ministers will consider a proposal to send a new mission to Syria including UN monitors. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:54:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Arab_League_considers_new_Syria_measures_717665.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_MPs_debate_austerity_measures_717664.html Greek MPs have passed legislation introducing severe austerity measures to help secure a bailout. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:24:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Greek_MPs_debate_austerity_measures_717664.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Two_Aussie_women_die_in_Namibia_717662.html Two Australian women on holiday in Namibia have died after their overland tour truck rolled. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:46:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/13/Two_Aussie_women_die_in_Namibia_717662.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/12/Guns_black_market_to_be_targeted_717500.html The black market in guns will be targeted by the Australian Crime Commission to crack down on gang violence. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:24:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/TopStories/2012/02/12/Guns_black_market_to_be_targeted_717500.html Top Stories http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/02/13/Turtles_saved_by_customs_officers_717767.html Nearly 80 turtles have been saved after Chinese customs officers discovered them inside a cardboard box. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:40:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/02/13/Turtles_saved_by_customs_officers_717767.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/02/12/Penguin_couple_get_married_717481.html Wedding bells rang for one penguin couple at the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium ahead of Valentine's Day next week. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:07:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Environment/2012/02/12/Penguin_couple_get_married_717481.html Environment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Rail_sell-off_is_not_our_plan-OFarrell_717994.html Barry O'Farrell says his government has no plans to franchise parts of the CityRail network or CountryLink. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:17:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Rail_sell-off_is_not_our_plan-OFarrell_717994.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Baird_optimistic_despite_economic_gloom_717983.html The NSW economy will face significant challenges this year, but Treasurer Mike Baird is optimistic. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:34:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Baird_optimistic_despite_economic_gloom_717983.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Body_in_Sydney_tree_identified_717979.html The body of a woman found decomposing in a tree in Sydney has been identified as a 22-year-old from the US. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:14:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Body_in_Sydney_tree_identified_717979.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Police_search_at_Bega_kill_site_717978.html Police have begun searching for the remains of a missing Melbourne teenager at the site of a double-killing. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:03:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Police_search_at_Bega_kill_site_717978.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/NSW_man_found_dead_while_on_holiday_717975.html The Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death of a 45-year-old NSW man at a Japanese ski resort. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:57:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/NSW_man_found_dead_while_on_holiday_717975.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Dog_beheader_mentally_ill_court_told_717972.html A Gold Coast man who allegedly beheaded a woman's dog as been remanded in custody for assessment. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:47:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Dog_beheader_mentally_ill_court_told_717972.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/ALP_has_work_to_do_after_poll-SA_premier_717971.html SA Premier Jay Weatherill has taken responsibility for Labor's poor result in the Port Adelaide by-election. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:46:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/ALP_has_work_to_do_after_poll-SA_premier_717971.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Police_want_drug_chemical_import_changes_717825.html Police say a loophole in federal laws is allowing chemicals used by drug gangs to make amphetamines. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Police_want_drug_chemical_import_changes_717825.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_on_Qantas_comment_717824.html Pilots say Qantas CEO Alan Joyce comments about grounding the airline last year are 'bizarre and worrying'. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_on_Qantas_comment_717824.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/No_parole_for_police_killing_brothers_717823.html Two brothers who have spent seven years in jail over the murder of a police officer will have parole refused Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/No_parole_for_police_killing_brothers_717823.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/L-plater_charged_over_teens_death_717822.html A 17-year-old L-plate driver will appear in children's, after hitting a teen fatally in Sydney's southwest. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/L-plater_charged_over_teens_death_717822.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_go_before_parliament_717821.html Two gay marriage private member's bills will be introduced to federal parliament. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_go_before_parliament_717821.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/NSW_govt_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717820.html Tough new laws will give police the power they need to tackle gun crime, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:35:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/NSW_govt_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717820.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Pistol-toting_gunman_charged_in_Sydney_717735.html A man has been charged after allegedly wandering through Port Botany randomly pointing a gun at locals. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:07:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Pistol-toting_gunman_charged_in_Sydney_717735.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Man_arrested_over_Vic_womans_death_717734.html A man has been arrested following the death of a woman found critically injured in her home in Victoria. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:07:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Man_arrested_over_Vic_womans_death_717734.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Two_gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717733.html Two bills to legalise gay marriage are expected to be introduced to federal parliament on Monday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:07:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Two_gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717733.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Syd_brawl_717732.html Three men will face court after a 19-year-old man drowned in Sydney's Darling Harbour during a brawl. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:07:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Syd_brawl_717732.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Syd_Wild_weather_to_continue_717731.html More wild weather is predicted for Sydney with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of isolated thunder-storms. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:07:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Syd_Wild_weather_to_continue_717731.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Reports_ANZ_set_to_slash_jobs_717727.html There are reports the ANZ will unveil plans to slash a number of jobs to reduce growing costs at the bank. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Reports_ANZ_set_to_slash_jobs_717727.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Oppn_preferred_for_economy_-_Poll_717722.html The latest Newspoll shows voters think Tony Abbott would be better at guiding the economy than Julia Gillard Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:57:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/13/Oppn_preferred_for_economy_-_Poll_717722.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Four_rescued_from_upturned_tinny_off_NT_717617.html Two men and two boys have been found clinging to their upturned tinny in the waters off Australia's Top End. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:24:01 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Four_rescued_from_upturned_tinny_off_NT_717617.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/LNP_announces_more_Brisbane_trains_717517.html The LNP says if it wins govt, commuters in a north Brisbane will be able to catch a train every 15 minutes. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/LNP_announces_more_Brisbane_trains_717517.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Pedestrian_dies_after_being_hit_by_car_717516.html An elderly man has died in hospital three days after he was hit by a car on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Pedestrian_dies_after_being_hit_by_car_717516.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Teen_dies_after_car_hits_him_in_Sydney_717515.html A teenager hit by a car in Sydney's southwest has died in hospital. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Teen_dies_after_car_hits_him_in_Sydney_717515.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Alcoa_not_seeking_more_carbo_compo_717514.html The federal govt rejected claims Alcoa is seeking a better deal on carbon tax compensation to ease its woes. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Alcoa_not_seeking_more_carbo_compo_717514.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Six_arrested_at_rowdy_Brisbane_party_717513.html Police arrested six teens after shutting down a party involving more than 400 youths in Brisbane's north. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Six_arrested_at_rowdy_Brisbane_party_717513.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Cyclist_dies_after_Gold_Coast_crash_717512.html A cyclist hit by a car on the Gold Coast yesterday has died in hospital. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Cyclist_dies_after_Gold_Coast_crash_717512.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Strike_force_investigate_brawl_drowning_717511.html A police strike force will investigate the death of a brawling man drowned when falling into Darling Harbour Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:00:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Strike_force_investigate_brawl_drowning_717511.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/NSW_lashed_by_thunderstorms_717473.html The weather Bureau says NSW residents can expect more storms today, after the state was lashed yesterday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/NSW_lashed_by_thunderstorms_717473.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Rents_rise_13pc_in_popular_suburbs_717472.html Fairfield in Melbourne and Edgecliff in Sydney have seen the highest rent hikes in the last year. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Rents_rise_13pc_in_popular_suburbs_717472.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Body_found_after_Sydney_brawl_717471.html Police have recovered the body of a man who fell into the water at Sydney's Cockle Bay during a brawl. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Body_found_after_Sydney_brawl_717471.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_SA_by-elections_717470.html Results in SA state by-elections show Labor is likely to hold on to the seats of Port Adelaide and Ramsay. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_SA_by-elections_717470.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/PM_promises_flood_recovery_continues_717469.html Julia Gillard says the $1.9 billion instalment of flood recovery funding has been forwarded to the Qld govt. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:04:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National/2012/02/12/PM_promises_flood_recovery_continues_717469.html National http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Two_gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717854.html Two bills to legalise gay marriage are expected to be introduced to federal parliament on Monday. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Two_gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717854.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Man_arrested_over_Vic_womans_death_717853.html A man has been arrested following the death of a woman found critically injured in her home in Victoria. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Man_arrested_over_Vic_womans_death_717853.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Police_want_drug_chemical_import_changes_717852.html Police say a loophole in federal laws is allowing chemicals used by drug gangs to make amphetamines. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Police_want_drug_chemical_import_changes_717852.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717851.html Tough new laws will give police the power they need to tackle gun crime, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717851.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Wild_weather_expected_to_continue_717850.html More wild weather is predicted for Sydney with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of isolated thunder-storms. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Wild_weather_expected_to_continue_717850.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Sydney_brawl_717849.html Three men will face court after a 19-year-old man drowned in Sydney's Darling Harbour during a brawl. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:44:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/13/Three_charged_after_fatal_Sydney_brawl_717849.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Hundreds_gatecrash_two_parties_717650.html Police were pelted with bottles and their cars vandalised after 400 teenagers gatecrashed a Brisbane party. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Hundreds_gatecrash_two_parties_717650.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Suspected_human_remains_found_in_park_717649.html Three boxes containing what is believed to be human remains have been discovered in a Melbourne park. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Suspected_human_remains_found_in_park_717649.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Man_and_woman_drown_in_SA_boat_tragedy_717648.html A man and a woman have drowned when their boat capsized off South Australia's southeast coast. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Man_and_woman_drown_in_SA_boat_tragedy_717648.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Men_charged_with_Fitzroy_Is_boat_blaze_717647.html A youth and a man have been charged after a boat caught alight, exploded and sank off far north Queensland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Men_charged_with_Fitzroy_Is_boat_blaze_717647.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Eight_men_arrested_over_two_Vic_murders_717646.html Eight men have been arrested in connection with two unrelated deaths in Victoria over the weekend. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Eight_men_arrested_over_two_Vic_murders_717646.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Body_of_fisherman_found_in_NSW_river_717645.html The body of a fisherman has been found after he went missing when his boat capsized in central NSW. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Body_of_fisherman_found_in_NSW_river_717645.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Flood_evacuation_order_near_Walgett_717644.html An evacuation order has been issued for residents of the small community of Namoi Village near Walgett. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:24:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Flood_evacuation_order_near_Walgett_717644.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Flood_report_still_due_March_16_Bligh_717551.html Qld's floods inquiry is on track to deliver answers about last summer's disaster before the election. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Flood_report_still_due_March_16_Bligh_717551.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Drunk_drugged_kids_rounded_up_in_Sydney_717550.html A 14-year-old boy, drunk and drug-affected was one of 13 children detained by on Saturday night in Sydney. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Drunk_drugged_kids_rounded_up_in_Sydney_717550.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/NSW_lashed_by_intense_thunderstorms_717549.html The weather Bureau says NSW residents can expect more storms today, after the state was lashed yesterday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/NSW_lashed_by_intense_thunderstorms_717549.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/WA_bid_to_host_largest_telescope_717548.html The federal govt is appealing for global help to get the world's biggest radio telescope built in WA. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/WA_bid_to_host_largest_telescope_717548.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Strike_force_to_investigate_brawl_death_717546.html A police strike force will investigate the death of a brawling man drowned when falling into Darling Harbour Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Strike_force_to_investigate_brawl_death_717546.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_by-elections_in_Sth_Aust_717547.html Results in SA state by-elections show Labor is likely to hold on to the seats of Port Adelaide and Ramsay. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:53:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_by-elections_in_Sth_Aust_717547.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Body_found_in_Melbourne_home_717389.html A man's body has been found in a home in Melbourne's southeast and his death is being treated as suspicious. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Body_found_in_Melbourne_home_717389.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Bus_driver_killed_in_crash_identified_717388.html The name of a Sydney bus driver killed in a truck collision in northern NSW has been released. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Bus_driver_killed_in_crash_identified_717388.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Man_stabbed_after_leaving_nightclub_717387.html A man has been stabbed during a fight after leaving a nightclub in south Sydney. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Man_stabbed_after_leaving_nightclub_717387.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Man_held_after_dog_killed_and_man_knifed_717386.html Police say a man hit a woman, killed her dog, and stabbed another man during an argument on the Gold Coast. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Man_held_after_dog_killed_and_man_knifed_717386.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/No_guarantee_for_Alcoa_workers_717385.html The Victorian govt says it cannot give workers at Alcoa's Geelong smelter any guarantees about job security. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/No_guarantee_for_Alcoa_workers_717385.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Spike_in_sulphur_dioxide_from_plant_717384.html Elevated levels of sulphur dioxide have been reported leaking from Orica's Port Kembla plant. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Spike_in_sulphur_dioxide_from_plant_717384.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Four_arrested_over_taxi_driver_attacks_717383.html Four teenagers have been arrested over a string of attacks on taxi drivers in Melbourne's southwest. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Four_arrested_over_taxi_driver_attacks_717383.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Men_killed_after_release_from_custody_717382.html Two Victorian men have been killed in separate incidents soon after being released from police custody. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Men_killed_after_release_from_custody_717382.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Another_4kg_of_ice_found_in_juice_boxes_717381.html Police have seized another four kilograms of the drug ice hidden inside fruit juice containers in Sydney. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:16:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/National-Regional/2012/02/11/Another_4kg_of_ice_found_in_juice_boxes_717381.html National - Regional http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Turtles_saved_by_customs_officers_718004.html Nearly 80 turtles have been saved after Chinese customs officers discovered them inside a cardboard box. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:16:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Turtles_saved_by_customs_officers_718004.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Prodigy_plays_Ping_Pong_like_a_pro_717998.html A video of a toddler showing off his astonishing table tennis skills has become the latest YouTube hit. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:05:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Prodigy_plays_Ping_Pong_like_a_pro_717998.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/California_to_fines_frisbee_throwers_717997.html California may have a free and easy reputation but now a game of frisbee is punishable by a fine. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:57:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/California_to_fines_frisbee_throwers_717997.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Angry_Dad_shoots_daughters_PC_717866.html A father in the US has put bullet holes through his daughter's laptop for comments she made on Facebook. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:13:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Angry_Dad_shoots_daughters_PC_717866.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Barefoot_bandit_arrested_in_Sydney_717756.html A man has been charged with attempted armed robbery after he asked to borrow shoes at a police station. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:30:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Barefoot_bandit_arrested_in_Sydney_717756.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Sex_change_man_in_UK_gives_birth_717672.html A man is believed to be Britain's first 'male mother' after giving birth despite his sex change operation. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:54:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/13/Sex_change_man_in_UK_gives_birth_717672.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival_717489.html Venice has been transformed into a giant masquerade party for the opening weekend of the Venice carnival. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:19:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival_717489.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Penguin_wedding_held_at_aquarium_717488.html Two penguins have tied the knot at the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:17:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/Penguin_wedding_held_at_aquarium_717488.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/California_to_fine_frisbee_throwers_717460.html Pitching a frisbee or throwing a ball on the beaches of LA County could see you slapped with a $100 penalty. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:52:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/OddSpot/2012/02/12/California_to_fine_frisbee_throwers_717460.html Odd Spot http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/President_expresses_cruise_ship_regret_717862.html Italian President Giorgio Napolitano has attended a memorial for victims of the Costa Concordia shipwreck. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/President_expresses_cruise_ship_regret_717862.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Greek_debt_bill_approved_despite_riots_717861.html Greece has approved an austerity and debt-relief bill, crucial for the country to avoid bankruptcy. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Greek_debt_bill_approved_despite_riots_717861.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gun_laws_wont_end_drive-bys_Scipione_717860.html NSW Police Commissioner Andrew Scipione says he can't guarantee tough new gun crime laws will stop drive-bys Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gun_laws_wont_end_drive-bys_Scipione_717860.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Arab_League_considers_new_Syria_measures_717859.html Foreign ministers will consider a proposal to send a new mission to Syria including UN monitors. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Arab_League_considers_new_Syria_measures_717859.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717858.html Tough new laws will give police the power they need to tackle gun crime, NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell says. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/NSW_government_planning_tougher_gun_laws_717858.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717857.html Two gay marriage private member's bills will be introduced to federal parliament. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717857.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Poll_blow_to_PMs_economic_management_717856.html The latest Newspoll shows voters think Tony Abbott would be better at guiding the economy than Julia Gillard Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:58:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Poll_blow_to_PMs_economic_management_717856.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Sack_petrol_commissioner_says_Xenophon_717834.html Independent senator Nick Xenophon says Australia's petrol commissioner should be sacked. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:56:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Sack_petrol_commissioner_says_Xenophon_717834.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717836.html Two gay marriage private member's bills will be introduced to federal parliament. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:56:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Gay_marriage_bills_before_parliament_717836.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Greens_move_to_kill_off_health_surcharge_717835.html The Australian Greens are keen to kill off government plans to hike the Medicare surcharge. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:56:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/13/Greens_move_to_kill_off_health_surcharge_717835.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Flood_report_due_on_March_16_Bligh_717556.html QLD's floods inquiry is to deliver answers about the 2011 disaster before the state election, says Bligh. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 09:00:58 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Flood_report_due_on_March_16_Bligh_717556.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Rudd_leadership_wont_happen_717595.html Tony Windsor says Kevin Rudd's supporters have not approached him to discuss the Labor leadership. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:40:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Rudd_leadership_wont_happen_717595.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Ferny_Grove_upgrade_a_Labor_idea_Bligh_717558.html A Liberal Party plan to double train services on a Nth Brisbane line was stolen from Labor, Bligh says. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:55:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Ferny_Grove_upgrade_a_Labor_idea_Bligh_717558.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Egyptian_commanders_meet_top_US_general_717542.html Egypt's state news agency says the Pentagon's top general is visiting for talks with military rulers. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:47:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Egyptian_commanders_meet_top_US_general_717542.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Greek_PM_urges_parliament_pass_bailout_717543.html Greek PM Lucas Papademos asked parliament to assume a 'historic responsibility' ahead of the austerity vote. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:47:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Greek_PM_urges_parliament_pass_bailout_717543.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Mitt_Romney_wins_Maine_caucus_717544.html Romney has won his fourth victory in the Republican state primary process, fetching the state of Maine. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:47:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Mitt_Romney_wins_Maine_caucus_717544.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Labor_holds_two_seats_in_SA_by-election_717539.html Labor retained two seats in the SA parliament vacated by retiring former premier Mike Rann and Kevin Foley. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Labor_holds_two_seats_in_SA_by-election_717539.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Rudd_return_wont_happen_-_Windsor_717537.html Kevin Rudd's return to the prime ministership is not going to happen says independent MP Tony Windsor. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Rudd_return_wont_happen_-_Windsor_717537.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Abbott_says_he_has_right_economic_team_717538.html Opposition Leader Tony Abbott insists he has the right economic team behind him. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Abbott_says_he_has_right_economic_team_717538.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_SA_by-elections_717536.html Results in SA state by-elections show Labor is likely to hold on to the seats of Port Adelaide and Ramsay. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/Labor_wins_SA_by-elections_717536.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/PM_promises_continuing_flood_recover_y_717535.html Julia Gillard says the $1.9 billion instalment of flood recovery funding has been forwarded to the Qld govt. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:45:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Politics/2012/02/12/PM_promises_continuing_flood_recover_y_717535.html Politics http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hay_List_not_a_certain_Lightning_starter_718003.html Connections of Hay List are considering the Oakleigh Plate as an substitute to running against Black Caviar. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:15:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hay_List_not_a_certain_Lightning_starter_718003.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Green_had_hunch_about_change_718001.html Brad Green has praised the tough love of Mark Neeld at Melbourne, even though it cost him the captaincy. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:12:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Green_had_hunch_about_change_718001.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Federer_tees_off_717996.html Roger Federer blamed the performance of his team-mate for Switzerland's 5-0 Davis Cup loss to the US. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:51:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Federer_tees_off_717996.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lance_stars_in_triathlon_717995.html Lance Armstrong returned to sporting competition on Sunday, finishing 2nd in the Panama 70.3 half ironman. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:48:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lance_stars_in_triathlon_717995.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Injured_captain_Clarke_to_miss_one_game_717992.html Australia cricket captain Michael Clarke hopes to miss just 1 limited-overs international due to his injury. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:13:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Injured_captain_Clarke_to_miss_one_game_717992.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hearts_Good_receives_one-match_ban_717989.html Melbourne Heart defender Curtis Good has received a one-match A-League ban despite a refereeing error. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:03:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hearts_Good_receives_one-match_ban_717989.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Redbacks_bowl_Victoria_out_for_220_717973.html South Australia skittled Victoria for 220 after tea on day one of their Sheffield Shield clash at the MCG. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:52:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Redbacks_bowl_Victoria_out_for_220_717973.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Austria_reach_Davis_Cup_quarters_717892.html Austria have reached the quarter-finals of the Davis Cup after completing a 3-2 win over Russia on Sunday. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:35:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Austria_reach_Davis_Cup_quarters_717892.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Podolski_faces_Cologne_fine_717889.html Germany striker Lukas Podolski said his own club Cologne has repeatedly failed to live up to its potential. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:24:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Podolski_faces_Cologne_fine_717889.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Leverkusens_Ballack_to_miss_Barca_clash_717888.html Former Germany captain Michael Ballack has a calf injury and will miss Tuesday's clash against Barcelona. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:22:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Leverkusens_Ballack_to_miss_Barca_clash_717888.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Henry_wont_rule_out_return_to_Arsenal_717887.html Thierry Henry says he is open to the possibility of returning to Arsenal. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:21:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Henry_wont_rule_out_return_to_Arsenal_717887.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_apologises_for_failure_to_shake_717886.html Luis Suarez says sorry for his failure to acknowledge Patrice Evra's hand during the pre-match greeting. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:19:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_apologises_for_failure_to_shake_717886.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/McCarthy_says_hes_right_man_for_Wolves_717885.html Wolves manager Mick McCarthy is apologetic over the team's 5-1 defeat by West Brom. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:17:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/McCarthy_says_hes_right_man_for_Wolves_717885.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Stewart_nearly_back_to_best-Toovey_717884.html Manly coach Geoff Toovey says NRL fans will see Brett Stewart back to his best in 2012. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:15:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Stewart_nearly_back_to_best-Toovey_717884.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Faingaa_ready_to_tackle_2012_717883.html Anthony Faingaa will return from shoulder surgery for the Qld Reds' final trial against the Western Force Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:14:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Faingaa_ready_to_tackle_2012_717883.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Mennie_puts_Redbacks_on_top_at_MCG_717876.html SA sent Vic staggering to lunch at 5-96 on the first day of their Sheffield Shield clash on Monday. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:48:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Mennie_puts_Redbacks_on_top_at_MCG_717876.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Belmore_back_on_board_717875.html Canterbury CEO Todd Greenberg believes NRL games could be staged at Belmore Sports Ground in the future. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:46:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Belmore_back_on_board_717875.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Samoa_top_New_Zealand_for_Sevens_title_717837.html Alafoti Faosiliva scored a try in the last moments to give Samoa a 26-19 upset of NZ in the Rugby Sevens. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:56:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Samoa_top_New_Zealand_for_Sevens_title_717837.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Seebohm_in_hot_form_717833.html Emily Seebohm had fastest 100m backstroke time in the world taking out the NSW State Championships title. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Seebohm_in_hot_form_717833.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Jets_No_finals_focus_717832.html Jets coach Gary van Egmond is refusing to talk about finals football despite his side cruising into fifth. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Jets_No_finals_focus_717832.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Caviar_backs_up_for_Stakes_717831.html Black Caviar will chase her 19th consecutive win at Flemington this Saturday. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Caviar_backs_up_for_Stakes_717831.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Sorry_Suarez_717830.html Liverpool's Luis Suarez has apologised for refusing to shake Patrice Evra's hand in Saturday's EPL match. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Sorry_Suarez_717830.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Schwarzers_2014_aim_717829.html Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has revealed he wants to represent Australia at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:54:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Schwarzers_2014_aim_717829.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/All_Black_legend_Lomu_needs_new_kidney_717796.html NZ great Jonah Lomu said medical tests confirmed a donated kidney he received eight years ago had failed. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/All_Black_legend_Lomu_needs_new_kidney_717796.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Pavin_wins_Allianz_Championship_717795.html Corey Pavin made a 12-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to win the Allianz Championship. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Pavin_wins_Allianz_Championship_717795.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Ronaldo_hat-trick_opens_gap_for_Real_717794.html Cristiano Ronaldo hit his sixth hat-trick of the season as Real Madrid defeated Levante 4-2. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Ronaldo_hat-trick_opens_gap_for_Real_717794.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Mickelson_wins_4th_Pebble_Beach_Pro-Am_717793.html Phil Mickelson won the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am for the fourth time to deny playing partner Tiger Woods. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:15:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Mickelson_wins_4th_Pebble_Beach_Pro-Am_717793.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Zambia_win_first_Africa_Cup_of_Nation_717769.html Zambia won their first Africa Cup of Nations title, beating Ivory Coast 8-7 in a penalty shoot-out. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:49:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Zambia_win_first_Africa_Cup_of_Nation_717769.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Horrible_Aussies_717768.html Australia captain Michael Clarke rued his side's poor fielding in an enthralling four-wicket loss to India. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:48:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Horrible_Aussies_717768.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Serbia_Austria_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717726.html Serbia and Austria booked their places in the last eight of the Davis Cup with wins in the opening rubber. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Serbia_Austria_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717726.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/England_look_for_one-day_boost_717725.html England will bid to put their woeful showing in the Test series behind them when they take on Pakistan. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/England_look_for_one-day_boost_717725.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Cabrera-Bello_wins_Dubai_Desert_Classic_717724.html Rafael Cabrera-Bello became the third consecutive Spanish winner of the $2.5 million Dubai Desert Classic. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Cabrera-Bello_wins_Dubai_Desert_Classic_717724.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hantuchova_defends_Pattaya_Open_title_717723.html Slovakia's Daniela Hantuchova secured back-to-back Pattaya Open titles defeating Russian Maria Kirilenko. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:58:17 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Hantuchova_defends_Pattaya_Open_title_717723.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Aussie_captain_scans_on_leg_injury_717721.html Michael Clarke will have scans on an injured hamstring which could return Ricky Ponting as captain. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:57:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Aussie_captain_scans_on_leg_injury_717721.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Wales_bury_Scotland_717720.html Wales have moved on top of the Six Nations table after accounting for Scotland 27-13. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:57:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Wales_bury_Scotland_717720.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lescott_sends_City_back_to_top_of_EPL_717681.html Manchester City moved back to the top of the EPL as a Joleon Lescott goal sealed a 1-0 win over Aston Villa. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:32:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Lescott_sends_City_back_to_top_of_EPL_717681.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_says_sorry_but_Liverpool_upset_717680.html Liverpool chiefs accused Luis Suarez of misleading them after saying he would shake hands with Patrice Evra. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:32:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/13/Suarez_says_sorry_but_Liverpool_upset_717680.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/India_down_Australia_in_one-dayer_717626.html India have scored a remarkable four-wicket win over Australia in the one-day cricket match in Adelaide. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:35:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/India_down_Australia_in_one-dayer_717626.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Adelaide_claim_the_spoils_717625.html Adelaide United all but consigned Gold Coast to the wooden spoon with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Skilled Park. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:31:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Adelaide_claim_the_spoils_717625.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Roosters_beat_Bulldogs_in_trial_match_717616.html Des Hasler lost his first match as Canterbury coach, the Roosters defeating the Bulldogs 28-16 at Belmore. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:45:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Roosters_beat_Bulldogs_in_trial_match_717616.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_Argentina_progress_717600.html Spain and Argentina both wrapped up their Davis Cup world group ties. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:44:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_Argentina_progress_717600.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Farce_de_France_717599.html France coach Saint-Andre has expressed regret at the decision to call off his team's match with Ireland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:43:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Farce_de_France_717599.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aussies_sweep_China_717596.html Australia completed a 5-0 clean sweep over China in the Asia-Oceania Davis Cup tie in Geelong on Sunday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:41:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aussies_sweep_China_717596.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Korda_wins_Open_717594.html American Jessica Korda has won the Women's Australian Open at Royal Melbourne after a six-way play-off. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:39:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Korda_wins_Open_717594.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Coach_wont_rush_Conrad_717585.html Coach Mark Hammett is a little bemused by the attention given to Conrad Smith's return to the Hurricanes. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:53:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Coach_wont_rush_Conrad_717585.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Mali_beat_Ghana_2-0_for_third_place_717582.html Mali have beaten Ghana 2-0 in the battle for third place in the African Cup of Nations. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:15:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Mali_beat_Ghana_2-0_for_third_place_717582.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Lancaster_wants_competition_for_spots_717579.html England rugby coach Stuart Lancaster wants competition for spots in the squad. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:46:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Lancaster_wants_competition_for_spots_717579.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Norwich_City_beat_Swansea_City_717578.html Norwich City held on for a vital 3-2 away win over Swansea City on Saturday, courtesy of a Grant Holt brace. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:44:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Norwich_City_beat_Swansea_City_717578.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Evetons_second_top_four_scalp_717576.html Everton gained their second 'top-four' scalp in two games at Goodison Park, beating Chelsea 2-0 on Saturday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:42:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Evetons_second_top_four_scalp_717576.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Rooney_secures_win_for_Manchester_United_717575.html Two goals from Wayne Rooney fired Manchester United to a 2-1 victory against Liverpool. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:41:09 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Rooney_secures_win_for_Manchester_United_717575.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Wigan_secures_fourth_win_of_season_717574.html Wigan secured just their fourth win of the season with a battling 2-1 victory over Bolton. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:37:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Wigan_secures_fourth_win_of_season_717574.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/North_rues_WA_season_717573.html Warriors skipper Marcus North is ruing what could have been this season in the Ryobi One-Day Cup. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:25:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/North_rues_WA_season_717573.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Barca_at_Madrids_mercy_in_soccer_717570.html Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola admitted his side's sinking hopes of hanging onto their La Liga crown. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:17:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Barca_at_Madrids_mercy_in_soccer_717570.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/US_dump_out_Federers_Swiss_in_Davis_Cup_717569.html Roger Federer's miserable return to Davis Cup first-round was completed when the US knocked out Switzerland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:15:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/US_dump_out_Federers_Swiss_in_Davis_Cup_717569.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/ets_need_more_consistency_-_coach_717567.html Newcastle Jets A-League coach Gary van Egmond is enjoying his side's mid-season resurgence. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:09:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/ets_need_more_consistency_-_coach_717567.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/AC_Milan_go_top_after_win_717566.html Stephan El Shaarawy was the hero as AC Milan hit back from a goal down to beat Udinese 2-1 on Saturday. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:06:20 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/AC_Milan_go_top_after_win_717566.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/My_mind_is_on_Warriors_season-Maloney_717565.html James Maloney is happy to have the business end of joining the Roosters behind him. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:04:34 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/My_mind_is_on_Warriors_season-Maloney_717565.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pattinson_makes_low-key_cricket_return_717564.html Aussie paceman James Pattinson is on track for a return to first-class cricket within the next three weeks. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:02:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pattinson_makes_low-key_cricket_return_717564.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Australia_to_bat_against_India_in_ODI_717563.html Australia will bat after winning the toss against India for Sunday's ODI at Adelaide Oval. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:59:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Australia_to_bat_against_India_in_ODI_717563.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Our_best_win_-_Emerton_717561.html Sydney FC star Brett Emerton is confident the team can surge towards the A-League finals series. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 03:57:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Our_best_win_-_Emerton_717561.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_has_less_not_Moore_at_No2_717508.html Jake White has his first major headache as Brumbies coach with a worrying shoulder injury to Stephen Moore. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_has_less_not_Moore_at_No2_717508.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Blake_second_in_400_Bolt_no-show_717507.html World 100-metre champion Yohan Blake opened his season with a 400m personal best at the Camperdown Classic. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Blake_second_in_400_Bolt_no-show_717507.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_finds_batting_form_as_record_looms_717506.html Cameron White now has his sights on leading Victoria into the Sheffield Shield final. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/White_finds_batting_form_as_record_looms_717506.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jones_plays_down_poor_form_717505.html Leisel Jones is upbeat about the Olympics despite being below her best at the NSW swimming championships. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jones_plays_down_poor_form_717505.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Campese_makes_play_for_Raiders_captaincy_717504.html Canberra NRL linchpin Terry Campese has made a strong claim for the Raiders' captaincy. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:47:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Campese_makes_play_for_Raiders_captaincy_717504.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Everton_defeat_Chelsea_2-0_717502.html Everton gained their second 'top-four' scalp in two games, beating Chelsea 2-0 in the Premier League. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Everton_defeat_Chelsea_2-0_717502.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Arsenal_down_Sunderland_2-1_717501.html Arsenal's Thierry Henry signed off from the Premier League with a late winner in a 2-1 win over Sunderland. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Arsenal_down_Sunderland_2-1_717501.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jol_hails_Fulhams_strike_ace_Pogrebnyak_717503.html Fulham's new signing Pavel Pogrebnyak scored his debut goal as his side beat Stoke 2-1. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:32:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jol_hails_Fulhams_strike_ace_Pogrebnyak_717503.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pearson_overshadowed_at_Track_Classic_717490.html Sally Pearson's hurdling return was one of a number of highlights at the Perth Track Classic Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:58:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Pearson_overshadowed_at_Track_Classic_717490.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_Titans_winners_717482.html The Titans, Tigers, Raiders, Warriors and Cowboys have all won their NRL trial matches. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:23:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_Titans_winners_717482.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aust_looking_for_Davis_Cup_whitewash_717475.html Australia is looking to complete a 5-0 whitewash of China on the final day of their Davis Cup qualifying tie Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Aust_looking_for_Davis_Cup_whitewash_717475.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_ease_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717474.html Defending champs Spain reached a sixth successive Davis Cup quarter-finals with a 3-0 lead over Kazakhstan. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:08:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spain_ease_into_Davis_Cup_quarters_717474.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spurs_destroy_Newcastle_5-0_717467.html Harry Redknapp enjoyed a triumphant end to week as Tottenham thrashed Newcastle 5-0 in their EPL clash. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:02:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Spurs_destroy_Newcastle_5-0_717467.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Teen_leads_womens_golf_717466.html American teen Jessica Korda will take a one shot lead into the final round of the Women's Australian Open. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:02:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Teen_leads_womens_golf_717466.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jets_knife_Heart_717465.html The Newcastle Jets moved to fifth place on the A-League ladder with a 3-0 win over the Melbourne Heart. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Jets_knife_Heart_717465.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Sydney_stay_in_the_hunt_717464.html Stand-in skipper Brett Emerton has inspired Sydney FC to a vital 2-1 victory over Perth Glory at the SFS. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:46 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Sydney_stay_in_the_hunt_717464.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Watson_back_in_action_717463.html Shane Watson has made a successful return to cricket after a three-month injury lay-off. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Watson_back_in_action_717463.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Seebohm_sets_sights_on_Olympic_gold_717462.html Emily Seebohm has swum a world best time to win the 100m backstroke at the NSW championships in Sydney. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:00:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Seebohm_sets_sights_on_Olympic_gold_717462.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_down_Dragons_in_Perth_NRL_trial_717459.html North Queensland have defeated St George Illawarra 18-12 in their NRL trial match in Perth. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:49:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Cowboys_down_Dragons_in_Perth_NRL_trial_717459.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Hawks_slam_Breakers_717458.html A scorching performance from the Wollongong Hawks has delivered them an 80-64 victory over the NZ Breakers. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:49:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Hawks_slam_Breakers_717458.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/England_edge_Italy_in_Six_Nations_717457.html England denied Italy a historic victory at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome in a 9-15 Six Nations rugby victory. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:48:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/England_edge_Italy_in_Six_Nations_717457.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/French_Ireland_rugby_match_cancelled_717456.html The Six Nations match between France and Ireland was cancelled just before kick-off at the Stade de France. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:30:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/French_Ireland_rugby_match_cancelled_717456.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Fergie_calls_Suarez_a_disgrace_717420.html Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a 'disgrace' as the racism feud between Man U and Liverpool continues. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:41:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Fergie_calls_Suarez_a_disgrace_717420.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Man_United_go_top_of_EPL_717419.html Manchester United regained top spot in the EPL with a 2-1 victory over Liverpool in a stormy clash. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 17:41:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/12/Man_United_go_top_of_EPL_717419.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Tigers_beat_Eels_20-12_in_NRL_trial_717400.html Wests Tigers have kicked off their pre-season in promising fashion, beating Parramatta 20-12 in a trial. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:16:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Tigers_beat_Eels_20-12_in_NRL_trial_717400.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caps_cruise_to_another_win_717370.html A century stand between Martin Guptill and Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a win over Zimbabwe. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:06:07 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Black_Caps_cruise_to_another_win_717370.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vatuvei_shines_as_Warriors_beat_Souths_717369.html The Warriors defeated South Sydney 22-14 in a NRL trial match in Coffs Harbour on Saturday night. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:57:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Vatuvei_shines_as_Warriors_beat_Souths_717369.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Feuz_shows_the_way_to_Olympic_glory_717368.html Switzerland's Beat Feuz celebrated his birthday in style by winning the World Cup downhill on Saturday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:55:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Feuz_shows_the_way_to_Olympic_glory_717368.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Korda_leads_Womens_Australian_Open_golf_717350.html Jessica Korda has a one-shot lead after three rounds of the Women's Australian Open golf. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:37:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Korda_leads_Womens_Australian_Open_golf_717350.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Watson_pleased_with_cricket_comeback_717359.html Shane Watson believes he is about a week out from regaining full fitness after returning from a calf injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:33:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Watson_pleased_with_cricket_comeback_717359.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Bea_717361.html Steve Elkington of Australia has pulled out of the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am with a rib injury. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:16:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Elkington_pulls_out_of_Pebble_Bea_717361.html Sport http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Jets_down_Heart_3-0_in_A-League_717353.html Newcastle comprehensively defeated Melbourne Heart 3-0 in their A-League clash on Saturday. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:54:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Sport/2012/02/11/Jets_down_Heart_3-0_in_A-League_717353.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/02/13/Games_help_cerebral_palsy_sufferers_717744.html A specially developed computer game could help improve quality of life for cerebral palsy sufferers. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:09:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/02/13/Games_help_cerebral_palsy_sufferers_717744.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/02/13/Cyber_bullying_a_real_threat_717741.html Experts say many parents are ignoring the threat of cyber bullies, not teaching children how to avoid them. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:50:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Technology/2012/02/13/Cyber_bullying_a_real_threat_717741.html Technology http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/The_Artist_named_best_picture_at_BAFTAs_717944.html Silent movie The Artist has won seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:08:40 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/The_Artist_named_best_picture_at_BAFTAs_717944.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Gotye_single_hits_UK_number_one_717871.html Gotye's massive hit Somebody That I Used To Know is continuing to tear up charts around the world. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:27:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Gotye_single_hits_UK_number_one_717871.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Hinch_undergoes_more_surgery_717870.html Broadcaster Derryn Hinch has successfully undergone surgery to replace drainage stents in his liver. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:23:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Hinch_undergoes_more_surgery_717870.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Adele_wins_song_of_year_Grammy_717869.html Adele's Rolling in the Deep has won the song of the year at the Grammy Awards. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:21:13 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Adele_wins_song_of_year_Grammy_717869.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houstons_daughter_out_of_hospital_717808.html Whitney Houston's daughter is now out of hospital after being rushed there after her mother's death. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:45:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houstons_daughter_out_of_hospital_717808.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houstons_stunning_heartbreaking_tale_717786.html Once the golden girl of the music industry, Whitney Houston's addictions were behind her tragic decline. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:47:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houstons_stunning_heartbreaking_tale_717786.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Streep_and_The_Artist_sweep_BAFTAs_717783.html Silent movie The Artist continues its march to Oscar glory after scooping a top award at the BAFTAs. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:42:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Streep_and_The_Artist_sweep_BAFTAs_717783.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717773.html Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from an LA hospital after hearing of her mother's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:09:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717773.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717748.html Jennifer Hudson will deliver a musical tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:19:31 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717748.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Hollywood_stars_out_for_BAFTAs_717747.html George Clooney, Michelle Williams and Meryl Streep have walked the red carpet for the BAFTA awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:19:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Hollywood_stars_out_for_BAFTAs_717747.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Victoria_Beckham_back_to_sexy_form_717746.html Victoria Beckham has offered a no-nonsense, tough-girl fall collection at New York Fashion Week. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:19:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Victoria_Beckham_back_to_sexy_form_717746.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/The_Vow_number_one_at_US_box_office_717740.html Love triumphed over action at the weekend box office with a number one debut for the romantic drama The Vow. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:46:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/The_Vow_number_one_at_US_box_office_717740.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717737.html Paramedics say they have taken Whitney Houston's daughter to a LA hospital for unspecified medical reasons. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 21:08:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717737.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Kennerley_moves_to_prime_time_on_Seven_717713.html Seven has confirmed Kerri-Anne Kennerley will star in a new prime time project and Dancing with the Stars. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:48:10 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Kennerley_moves_to_prime_time_on_Seven_717713.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houston_happy_in_days_before_death_717694.html Friends say Whitney Houston's last days were spent surrounded by family and friends, and singing. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:18:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Houston_happy_in_days_before_death_717694.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Grammys_prepare_Houston_tribute_717674.html Today's Grammy awards in LA will take place under the shadow of pop legend Whitney Houston's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:15:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Grammys_prepare_Houston_tribute_717674.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Weta_and_Jackson_await_Bafta_news_717673.html New Zealand film fans have their fingers crossed for Sir Peter Jackson and Weta Digital at the Bafta awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:08:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/13/Weta_and_Jackson_await_Bafta_news_717673.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/I_love_you_Whitney_says_Bobby_Brown_717657.html Bobby Brown performed before thousands only hours after learning that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/I_love_you_Whitney_says_Bobby_Brown_717657.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Houston_remembered_at_Clive_Davis_gala_717656.html Whitney Houston's mentor and producer Clive Davis has memoralised the star at this year's Clive Davis gala. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Houston_remembered_at_Clive_Davis_gala_717656.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Music_world_pays_tribute_to_Houston_717653.html Stars and music industry leaders have paid tribute to the late singer Whitney Houston. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Music_world_pays_tribute_to_Houston_717653.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Hudson_to_honor_Houston_at_Grammys_717655.html Singer Jennifer Hudson will lead a special tribute to her idol Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Hudson_to_honor_Houston_at_Grammys_717655.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Trumbull_receives_honorary_Oscar_717654.html Douglas Trumbull, the visual-effects master behind 2001: A Space Odyssey, has received an honorary Oscar. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Trumbull_receives_honorary_Oscar_717654.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Molly_Meldrum_improving_week_by_week_717652.html A professor involved in Molly Meldrum's recovery says he's improving but may never return to normal. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Molly_Meldrum_improving_week_by_week_717652.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Music_world_stunned_at_Houstons_death_717651.html Pop legend Whitney Houston has died aged 48 in a Beverly Hills hotel on the eve of the Grammy Awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:52:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Music_world_stunned_at_Houstons_death_717651.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Kim_Kardashians_marriage_was_real_717571.html Kim Kardashian's marriage was real and got married for 'the right reasons'. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:21:37 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Kim_Kardashians_marriage_was_real_717571.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Nine_Network_a_sinking_ship_Kennerley_717568.html TV presenter Kerri-Anne has come out swinging against the Nine Network, as she moves to Seven Sun, 12 Feb 2012 04:09:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Nine_Network_a_sinking_ship_Kennerley_717568.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Whitney_Houston_dead_at_48_717510.html Publicist Kristen Foster has said today that singer Whitney Houston has died. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:10:18 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Whitney_Houston_dead_at_48_717510.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Whitney_Houston_dies_at_48_717499.html Publicist Kristen Foster has said today that singer Whitney Houston has died. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 01:18:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Whitney_Houston_dies_at_48_717499.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Harry_meets_fellow_servicemen_and_women_717476.html Prince Harry has toured a Royal Air Force base at Honington in England, spending time with troops. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 21:20:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Harry_meets_fellow_servicemen_and_women_717476.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Beyonce_and_Jay-Z_release_baby_photos_717461.html Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z have released the first pictures of their baby daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:58:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/12/Beyonce_and_Jay-Z_release_baby_photos_717461.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/11/Newton_recovers_in_Singapore_717362.html Bert Newton remains in hospital in Singapore, as he recovers from another suspected bout of pneumonia. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:18:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/11/Newton_recovers_in_Singapore_717362.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/11/Adele_makes_Grammys_return_717360.html Singer Adele will make her return after throat surgery at this year's Grammy Awards. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:14:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Entertainment/2012/02/11/Adele_makes_Grammys_return_717360.html Entertainment http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Aust_shares_close_higher_717969.html Australian shares have closed higher on improved confidence after a Greek vote for austerity measures. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:39:36 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Aust_shares_close_higher_717969.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/CBA_lifts_standard_variable_home_loans_717966.html Commonwealth Bank has raised its standard variable interest rate on home loans by 10 basis points. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:31:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/CBA_lifts_standard_variable_home_loans_717966.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Bendigo_bank_lifts_home_loan_rates_717921.html Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has lifted its home loan interest rates by 15 basis points to 7.45 per cent. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Bendigo_bank_lifts_home_loan_rates_717921.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Strike_action_possible_after_ANZ_cuts_717920.html Bank workers could walk off the job in protest at ANZ Banking Group's plans to axe 1,000 positions in 2012. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Strike_action_possible_after_ANZ_cuts_717920.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greece_approves_austerity_amid_riots_717922.html Greek MPs have approved a new round of drastic austerity measures amid violent street protests in Athens. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greece_approves_austerity_amid_riots_717922.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Banks_got_help_so_should_Alcoa_-_union_717923.html The Australian Workers' Union has appealed to the govt to help support Alcoa's struggling Geelong smelter. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:55:00 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Banks_got_help_so_should_Alcoa_-_union_717923.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/TWU_challenges_strike_compo_to_Qantas_717924.html The Transport Workers Union is challenging a court order to pay Qantas more than $750,000 in compensation. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/TWU_challenges_strike_compo_to_Qantas_717924.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Leighton_CEO_shocked_by_Iraq_payments_717925.html The boss of Leighton says he is shocked by an alleged case of improper payments in an Iraqi oil project. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:57 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Leighton_CEO_shocked_by_Iraq_payments_717925.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Optus_reports_lift_in_3Q_net_profit_717926.html Optus has posted a resilient 3Q result where net profit rose 4% and 182,000 new mobile customers were added. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:54 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Optus_reports_lift_in_3Q_net_profit_717926.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Home_loans_commitments_rise_23_717927.html The number of home loans approved in December rose 2.3 per cent to 48,453, compared to November. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Home_loans_commitments_rise_23_717927.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Orica_delays_re-opening_Newcastle_plant_717928.html Orica has held off restarting its ammonia plant near Newcastle because part of it isn't working properly. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:51 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Orica_delays_re-opening_Newcastle_plant_717928.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Call_for_crackdown_on_fuel_gouging_717929.html The automotive industry has called on the ACCC to crack down on petrol price gouging by supermarkets. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:49 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Call_for_crackdown_on_fuel_gouging_717929.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Airbus_warns_of_trade_war_over_tax_row_717930.html Airbus warns a split in the global aviation industry over a European carbon tax may trigger a trade war. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:44 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Airbus_warns_of_trade_war_over_tax_row_717930.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Oppn_shambles_on_economic_policy-_Combet_717931.html Greg Combet has dismissed a poll that rates Tony Abbott a better economic manager than PM Julia Gillard. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Oppn_shambles_on_economic_policy-_Combet_717931.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Coles_invests_in_Broken_Hill_centre_717932.html Coles is investing $35 million in Broken Hill, with a supermarket, Target store and speciality retail space. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:39 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Coles_invests_in_Broken_Hill_centre_717932.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Murdoch_flying_into_Sun_storm_in_UK_717933.html Rupert Murdoch will fly to Britain after five staff at The Sun were arrested on corruption charges. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Murdoch_flying_into_Sun_storm_in_UK_717933.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Murchison_shareholders_approve_deal_717934.html Murchison Metals shareholders have approced the company's divestment of key assets to Japan's Mitsubishi. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Murchison_shareholders_approve_deal_717934.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Ta_Ann_blames_greens_for_job_losses_717936.html Malaysian-owned wood processing company Ta Ann is blaming environmentalists for 40 job cuts in Tasmania. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:28 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Ta_Ann_blames_greens_for_job_losses_717936.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Swan_calls_for_home_loan_competition_717941.html Treasurer Wayne Swan has renewed calls for more competition in the home loan market. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:26 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Swan_calls_for_home_loan_competition_717941.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Dont_raise_rates_retailers_tell_banks_717940.html The Australian Retailers Association has called on Commonwealth Bank and NAB not to raise interest rates. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Dont_raise_rates_retailers_tell_banks_717940.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Hockey_making_excuses_for_banks_-_Arbib_717939.html Assistant Treasurer Mark Arbib has taken aim at Joe Hockey's stance over bank lending rates. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Hockey_making_excuses_for_banks_-_Arbib_717939.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Budget_may_limit_payroll_tax_plans_-_LNP_717938.html The LNP says Qld's budget position may limit plans to lessen the burden of payroll tax on small business. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Budget_may_limit_payroll_tax_plans_-_LNP_717938.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Japan_Oct-Dec_GDP_down_annualised_23_717937.html Japan's economy shrank by an annualised 2.3 per cent in the October-December quarter. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:19 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Japan_Oct-Dec_GDP_down_annualised_23_717937.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Housing_loans_at_two-year_high_717935.html The value of housing loans hit a two-year high in December, signaling doubt over a March interest rate cut. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:54:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Housing_loans_at_two-year_high_717935.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/A_down_on_Greek_debt_crisis_717838.html The Australian dollar has fallen as the market responds with concern to news of turmoil in Greece. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:05:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/A_down_on_Greek_debt_crisis_717838.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_over_Qantas_comment_717811.html Pilots say comments made by Qantas CEO Alan Joyce about the airlines grounding are 'bizarre and worrying'. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:05:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Pilots_attack_Joyce_over_Qantas_comment_717811.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Swan_sends_rates_mixed_messages_Hockey_717810.html Joe Hockey says Treasurer Wayne Swan is sending mixed messages to borrowers on interest rates. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:05:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Swan_sends_rates_mixed_messages_Hockey_717810.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Transfield_renews_electricity_contract_717799.html Transfield Services' contract for maintenance and services on NZ's electricity grid has been renewed. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:20:12 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Transfield_renews_electricity_contract_717799.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/AGL_looks_to_increase_Loy_Yang_stake_717801.html AGL Energy may increase its stake in Victoria's Loy Yang A power station. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/AGL_looks_to_increase_Loy_Yang_stake_717801.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greece_passes_new_austerity_deal_717800.html Greece's parliament has approved harsh new austerity measures demanded by bailout creditors. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greece_passes_new_austerity_deal_717800.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Leighton_holdings_profits_rise_57_717798.html Leighton Holdings says its first-half profits have jumped 57pc and that it's well-positioned for 2012. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Leighton_holdings_profits_rise_57_717798.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Aust_shares_open_higher_717782.html The Australian share market has opened stronger after Greece's parliament approved a debt-relief bill. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:41:52 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Aust_shares_open_higher_717782.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Blow_to_PMs_economic_management_-_poll_717716.html The latest Newspoll shows voters think Tony Abbott would be better at guiding the economy than Julia Gillard Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:55:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Blow_to_PMs_economic_management_-_poll_717716.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Clashes_as_Greek_MPs_debate_bailout_717710.html Protesters and police are battling, as Greek MPs debate severe austerity measures to secure a debt deal. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:44:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Clashes_as_Greek_MPs_debate_bailout_717710.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Health_insurance_reforms_key_focus_717711.html Plans to means test the private health insurance rebate will be a key focus this week in federal parliament. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:44:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Health_insurance_reforms_key_focus_717711.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greek_MPs_debate_austerity_measures_717709.html The Greek parliament is debating legislation with severe austerity measures necessary to secure a debt deal. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:44:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/13/Greek_MPs_debate_austerity_measures_717709.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Greek_PM_urges_parliament_pass_bailout_717531.html The Greek PM has called on parliament to assume a 'historic responsibility' on fresh austerity measures. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:42:16 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Greek_PM_urges_parliament_pass_bailout_717531.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Alcoa_not_seeking_more_carbo_compo_717533.html The federal government has denied a report that Alcoa is seeking a better deal on carbon tax compensation. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:42:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Alcoa_not_seeking_more_carbo_compo_717533.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/ASX_to_open_1_lower_on_Greek_vote_717532.html The ASX is tipped to open one per cent lower as jittery investors await the outcome of the Greek vote. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:42:11 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/ASX_to_open_1_lower_on_Greek_vote_717532.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Anti-ACTA_protesters_rally_across_Europe_717451.html Demonstrators have taken to the streets in Europe to protest against an international copyright treaty. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:50:32 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Anti-ACTA_protesters_rally_across_Europe_717451.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/South_Africa_plans_infrastructure_blitz_717450.html South Africa's president has announced ambitious infrastructure projects in order to create jobs. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:50:30 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/South_Africa_plans_infrastructure_blitz_717450.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Unions_scale_up_strike_across_Greece_717449.html The Greek cabinet has approved a new bill bringing in more austerity measures, facing down public protests. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:50:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Unions_scale_up_strike_across_Greece_717449.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Spains_govt_approves_labour_reforms_717448.html Spain's government has passed labour market reforms, crucial to creating jobs to improve unemployment rates. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:50:25 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Spains_govt_approves_labour_reforms_717448.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Sth_Africa_banknotes_to_feature_Mandela_717426.html South Africa will issue new banknotes bearing the portrait of former president Nelson Mandela. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:23:47 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Sth_Africa_banknotes_to_feature_Mandela_717426.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/German_minister_urges_solid_pay_rises_717425.html Germany's labour minister is calling for wage rises in the country, pointing to healthy company profits. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:06:21 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/German_minister_urges_solid_pay_rises_717425.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Murdoch_reassures_his_commitment_to_Sun_717424.html Rupert Murdoch says he will continue to own and publish The Sun after five staff members were arrested. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 18:06:15 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/12/Murdoch_reassures_his_commitment_to_Sun_717424.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/11/Channel_Nine_a_sinking_ship_-_Kennerley_717404.html TV presenter Kerri-Anne Kennerley has likened Channel Nine to the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:25:35 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/11/Channel_Nine_a_sinking_ship_-_Kennerley_717404.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/11/Staff_at_Britains_The_Sun_arrested_717403.html Five staff at Britain's The Sun have been arrested over alleged bribes paid to police and defence officials. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:25:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Finance/2012/02/11/Staff_at_Britains_The_Sun_arrested_717403.html Finance http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Man_drowns_after_Darling_Harbour_brawl_717630.html The death of a 19-year-old man who drowned during a brawl at Darling Harbour is being treated as suspicious. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:03:41 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Man_drowns_after_Darling_Harbour_brawl_717630.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/KKK_hoods_abuse_tent_embassy_people_717629.html Three people wearing ku klux klan hoods shouted abuse at tent embassy activists in Canberra. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:03:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/KKK_hoods_abuse_tent_embassy_people_717629.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Black_market_in_guns_under_fire_717628.html At one point this summer, a day didn't go by where a house in Sydney wasn't sprayed with bullets. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:02:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Black_market_in_guns_under_fire_717628.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Three_men_charged_after_fatal_brawl_717627.html Security guards have been charged in connection with a brawl that led to the drowning of a 19-year-old. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:02:48 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/12/Three_men_charged_after_fatal_brawl_717627.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Police_presence_for_Focarelli_funeral_717399.html A heavy police presence is expected today at the funeral of slain bikie member Giovanni Focarelli. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:07:22 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Police_presence_for_Focarelli_funeral_717399.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/25m_worth_of_drugs_seized_in_Sydney_717398.html Sydney police seized drugs with a street value of $25m and charged a man believed to be the main dealer. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:07:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/25m_worth_of_drugs_seized_in_Sydney_717398.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/RSPCA_investigating_Sydney_abattoir_717397.html The RSPCA is investigating a western Sydney abattoir after video footage exposed animal mistreatment. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:06:42 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/RSPCA_investigating_Sydney_abattoir_717397.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/High_Court_to_hear_Patel_appeal_717396.html The High Court will hear an appeal against rogue surgeon Jayant Patel's manslaughter convictions. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:06:33 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/High_Court_to_hear_Patel_appeal_717396.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Focarellis_slain_son_buried_717395.html Bikie Vince Focarelli was unable to attend his son's funeral due to fears for his life and public safety. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:06:29 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Focarellis_slain_son_buried_717395.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Off-duty_Vic_cop_drink_drives_crashes_717394.html An off-duty police officer was caught drink-driving after rear-ending another car in Melbourne's southeast. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:06:14 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Off-duty_Vic_cop_drink_drives_crashes_717394.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Man_in_court_for_Sydney_bikie_stabbing_717393.html The man accused of stabbing former bikie associate Mark Judge last year will remain in custody. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:06:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Man_in_court_for_Sydney_bikie_stabbing_717393.html http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Bali_bomb_made_using_rice_ladle_717392.html An Indonesian terrorism suspect said common household items made the 2002 Bali bomb. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:05:38 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Crime/2012/02/11/Bali_bomb_made_using_rice_ladle_717392.html Crime http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Adele_wins_song_of_year_Grammy_717947.html Adele's Rolling in the Deep has won the song of the year at the Grammy Awards. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:09:24 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Adele_wins_song_of_year_Grammy_717947.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/The_Artist_named_best_picture_at_BAFTAs_717946.html Silent movie The Artist has won seven prizes including best picture at the British Academy Film Awards. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:09:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/The_Artist_named_best_picture_at_BAFTAs_717946.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Streep_and_The_Artist_sweep_BAFTAs_717784.html Silent movie The Artist continues its march to Oscar glory after scooping a top award at the BAFTAs. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:42:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Streep_and_The_Artist_sweep_BAFTAs_717784.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hemsworth_misses_out_on_BAFTA_717772.html Aussie actor Chris Hemsworth has missed out on the rising star award at this year's BAFTAs in London. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:06:27 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hemsworth_misses_out_on_BAFTA_717772.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Weta_and_Jackson_await_Bafta_news_717753.html New Zealand film fans have their fingers crossed for Sir Peter Jackson and Weta Digital at the Bafta awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:05 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Weta_and_Jackson_await_Bafta_news_717753.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hudson_to_honor_Houston_at_Grammys_717749.html Singer Jennifer Hudson will lead a special tribute to her idol Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hudson_to_honor_Houston_at_Grammys_717749.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hollywood_stars_out_for_BAFTAs_717750.html George Clooney, Michelle Williams and Meryl Streep have walked the red carpet for the BAFTA awards. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:04 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Hollywood_stars_out_for_BAFTAs_717750.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717752.html Jennifer Hudson will deliver a musical tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:03 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Awards2012/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_death_clouds_Grammys_717752.html Awards 2012 http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717774.html Whitney Houston's daughter has been released from an LA hospital after hearing of her mother's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 23:09:53 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Bobbi_Houston_released_from_hospital_717774.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/I_love_you_Whitney_says_Bobby_Brown_717766.html Bobby Brown performed before thousands only hours after learning that his ex-wife Whitney Houston had died. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:50:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/I_love_you_Whitney_says_Bobby_Brown_717766.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Houston_happy_in_days_before_death_717765.html Friends say Whitney Houston's last days were spent surrounded by family and friends, and singing. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:36:02 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Houston_happy_in_days_before_death_717765.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Life_remembered_at_Clive_Davis_gala_717763.html Whitney Houston's mentor and producer Clive Davis has memoralised the star at this year's Clive Davis gala. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:56 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Life_remembered_at_Clive_Davis_gala_717763.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Houston_death_clouds_Grammys_717762.html Jennifer Hudson will deliver a musical tribute to Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:23 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Houston_death_clouds_Grammys_717762.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717761.html Paramedics say they have taken Whitney Houston's daughter to a LA hospital for unspecified medical reasons. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:35:06 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houstons_daughter_in_hospital_717761.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houston_dies_at_48_717758.html Publicist Kristen Foster has said today that singer Whitney Houston has died. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:34:45 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houston_dies_at_48_717758.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Grammys_prepare_Houston_tribute_717764.html Today's Grammy awards in LA will take place under the shadow of pop legend Whitney Houston's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:34:43 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Grammys_prepare_Houston_tribute_717764.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Grammys_to_feature_Houston_tribute_717760.html Today's Grammy awards in LA will take place under the shadow of pop legend Whitney Houston's death. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:59 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Grammys_to_feature_Houston_tribute_717760.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houston_death_stuns_music_world_717759.html Musicians lined up to pay tribute to Whitney Houston, who sold over 170 million records in her career. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:55 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/ObamaInOz/2012/02/13/Whitney_Houston_death_stuns_music_world_717759.html Obama In Oz http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival.html Venice has been transformed into a giant masquerade party for the opening weekend of the Venice carnival. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:19:08 GMT Sky News http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/02/12/Masks_come_out_for_Venice_carnival.html Travel http://bigpondnews.com/articles/Travel/2012/02/12/Penguin_wedding_held_at_aquarium.html Two penguins have tied the knot at the Shanghai Ocean Aquarium. 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